QA/R-2 is the policy document containing the specifications and requirements for Quality Management Plans (QMPs) for organizations with which EPA has extramural agreements. The document has been finalized and replaces QAMS-004/80. R-2 parallels the implementation requirements for QMPs contained in the EPA Quality Manual for Environmental Programs (EPA Order 5360.1), an internal policy manual.

QA/R-5 defines the requirements and specifications for QA Project Plans (QAPPs) prepared for activities conducted by or funded by EPA. This document has been finalized and replaces QAMS-005/80. R-5 parallels the implementation requirements for QAPPs contained in the EPA Quality Manual for Environmental Programs (EPA Order 5360, July 1998), an internal policy manual.

QA/G-5 provides guidance on developing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) that will meet EPA expectations and requirements. This document provides a linkage between the DQO process and the QAPP. It contains tips, advice, and case studies to help users develop improved QAPPs.

QA/R-2 is the policy document containing the specifications and requirements for Quality Management Plans (QMPs) for organizations with which EPA has extramural agreements. The document has been finalized and replaces QAMS-004/80. R-2 parallels the implementation requirements for QMPs contained in the EPA Quality Manual for Environmental Programs (EPA Order 5360.1), an internal policy manual.

QA/G-5M adapts the current EPA QA/G-5 for modeling projects emphasizing applicable QA Project Plan elements for example, assessment of acquired data and software/hardware configuration testing. Issues such as regulatory task focused systematic planning and the use of the graded approach to match model complexity to the need for evaluation and testing are also addressed.

This document contains Standard Operating Procedures used by EPA Region 4 for sample collection and other field activities. This document may be useful to others, as example Standard Operating Procedures for similar activities. Any organization that uses these Standard Operating Procedures assumes responsibility for their content and applicability to their specific situation.

The Uniform Federal Policy for Implementing Environmental Quality Systems (UFP) outlines essential elements of a Quality System for management of environmental data collection and use and environmental technology programs. The policy was developed as a joint initiative between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Energy (DOE) to resolve data quality inconsistencies and/or deficiencies.